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2023 GMC Acadia Engine Problems

Complaints
13about this part
Share
27%of 49 total for the year
Median mileage
13,125miles
Trend
Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.

NHTSA recorded 13 complaints about the engine of the 2023 GMC Acadia, 27% of the 49 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 13,125 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“I've had the engine stall before coming to a complete stop on several occasions. It also has been shifting hard and has had a delayed shift. The other day all of the lights to to screen and speedometer completely went out while driving then randomly came back on. That's the only speedometer I have is the digital screen.”

NHTSA complaint #11666905, filed 2025-06

“From the day that I’ve gotten this vehicle it has been burning oil and water like crazy. There is no reason I should be putting a quart of oil every couple weeks”

NHTSA complaint #11716606, filed 2026-02

“Shortly after leasing the vehicle in December of 2022 I noticed the transmission would slip when accelerating. It also jumps when down shifting as I'm slowing down - as well as after place the car into drive. I did bring the vehicle back to GMC in early 2023 explaining the aforementioned. I was told that there was too much transmission fluid which was the causing the issues I was experiencing. They reduced the fluid levels and sent me on my way. Unfortunately their assessment and solution did not remedy the problem. …”

NHTSA complaint #11548177, filed 2023-10

“Vehicle would not run due to a failed fuel pump control module. With a non-running engine, the transmission could NOT be placed into Neutral to be able to movie vehicle out of the road. Needed tow truck to move vehicle. This condition placed many people at risk as the vehicle could not be moved out of the way until a tow truck arrived.”

NHTSA complaint #11728726, filed 2026-04

“The contact owns a 2023 GMC Acadia. The contact stated that with the stop/start feature activated and while attempting to park the vehicle, the accelerator pedal was slightly pressed in order to slowly move the vehicle forward. The vehicle suddenly experienced unintended acceleration and drove forward, over a curb, and crashed into a tree. During the crash, the front end of the vehicle sustained severe damage, but no air bags deployed. No injuries were reported, and no police report was taken. The cause of the failure was not determined. …”

NHTSA complaint #11720724, filed 2026-02, 5,665 miles

Related service bulletins

Engine: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2026110%
2025710%
20241016%
20231327%
20221529%
20213019%
20202927%
20195314%
2018359%
2017629%
2016136%
2015187%
20144510%
20132116%
20123512%
20115219%
20107422%
20096720%
200812415%
20074611%

Other parts of the 2023 GMC Acadia

Transmission and drivetrain
13 complaints
Other or unknown
11 complaints
Electrical system
10 complaints
Brakes
4 complaints
Fuel system
4 complaints
Steering
4 complaints
Air bags
2 complaints
Back-over prevention (rear camera)
2 complaints
Forward collision avoidance
2 complaints
Seat belts
2 complaints
Vehicle speed control
2 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2023 GMC Acadia

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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